Positive Early Reviews for Coverings 2012

Event organizers noted strong attendance and a full menu of activities both on the show floor and in conference rooms at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, where Coverings 2012 took place last month. According to management for the annual international show of tile and stone, in the first day alone attendance already was up 5% from its 2010 level, when Coverings made its last appearance in Orlando.

“The numbers tell the story, and it’s looking very upbeat that design and installation needs for tile and stone may be on the rise from the slump of the past few years,” said Karen Fendrich, Coverings Show Director. Conference sessions were packed, and one of the biggest draws of the first day was color expert Leatrice Eiseman, who’s been a returnee presenter at Coverings for nearly a decade.

In the December 2016 issue, we look at some highlights of the Marmo+Mac 2016, and the new renovations of the Freemasons' Hall in London, England. We also present some new products, technology updates, machine of the month, and stone of the month.

For this issue, we are excited to share with you four features that focus on using compact and ultrathin slabs in both residential and commercial projects. As these products continue to gain popularity, we wanted to share different ideas of applications, including an upscale dining environment in the interior of a Saks Fifth Avenue.